Sherwin-Williams Poised Taupe: Matches in 8 Brands + LRV 22

Poised Taupe (SW 6039) is a dark greige from Sherwin-Williams with a moderate peach undertone. Its LRV is about 21.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Poised Taupe (100% match).

Compare Poised Taupe with other brands

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LRV

21.9 · Dark

Undertone

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6039

HEX

#8C7E78

RGB

140, 126, 120

HSL

18°, 8%, 51%

Family

Greiges

Colors similar to Poised Taupe in Sherwin-Williams

Neighboring tones from the same fan deck, if you want a shade lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler.

Spalding Gray Sherwin-Williams · SW 6074 · LRV 22

Renwick Heather Sherwin-Williams · SW 2818 · LRV 22

Chinchilla Sherwin-Williams · SW 6011 · LRV 20

Mink Sherwin-Williams · SW 6004 · LRV 20

Timeless Taupe Sherwin-Williams · SW 9579 · LRV 24

Backdrop Sherwin-Williams · SW 7025 · LRV 20

Going Grey Sherwin-Williams · SW 9554 · LRV 22

Enigma Sherwin-Williams · SW 6018 · LRV 21

Poised Taupe FAQ

What undertone does Poised Taupe have?

Poised Taupe is a dark greige with a moderate peach undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Poised Taupe?

Poised Taupe has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 21.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Poised Taupe in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Poised Taupe (HGSW6039), 100%; Glidden: Cinnamon Toast (PPG1017-5), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Smoked Oyster (2109-40), 98%; PPG: Cinnamon Toast (PPG1017-5), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Winter Twig (DEGR01), 96%; Behr: Wild Truffle (HDC-NT-27B), 96%; Valspar: Dorian Gray (T511), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Mole's Breath (No. 276), 90%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Poised Taupe?

The HEX code of Poised Taupe (SW 6039) is #8C7E78, RGB 140, 126, 120. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.